Israeli Chamber Project
Sivan Magen, harp
Assaff Weisman, piano
Itamar Zorman, violin
The Israeli Chamber Project was formed three years ago by some of Israel’s finest young musicians who perform classic and contemporary chamber music of the highest quality. Members of the Israeli Chamber Project have toured Israel widely, and have recently performed on New York’s Bargemusic Series and Washington DC’s Embassy Series. Sivan Magen is the first Israeli to have ever won the International Harp Contest in Israel (2006). As a soloist, he has performed with all of the major Israeli orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic. Pianist Assaf Weisman’s performances have taken him to such major venues as Carnegie Hall in New York. As first prize winner in the 2006 Iowa International Piano Competition, he has appeared as soloist with several American symphonies and chamber orchestras. Violinist Itamar Zorman made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall with the American Symphony Orchestra. Among his many awards are top prizes at the Claremont Competition in Israel, and the Rubin Academy Jerusalem Competition.
Karla Berbrayer, Music Producer
kberb@shaw.ca
Anna-Lisa Kirby sings Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen is a cultural icon whose poetry and music transcend any musical category. His songs are stories that can be told in any style of music. This concert will feature a full evening of Leonard Cohen’s songs, arranged and performed by Anna-Lisa Kirby. Her band will include the finest musicians and music arrangers in Winnipeg: Steve Kirby, bass, Quincy Davis, drums, Jimmy Greene, saxophone, Larry Roy, guitar, Will Bonness, piano. This is an evening not to be missed. A debut performance of Leonard Cohen’s music for Anna-Lisa Kirby, and a treat for Winnipeg audiences.
The 3 Cohens
Avishai Cohen, trumpet
Anat Cohen, tenor sax and clarinet
Yuval Cohen, soprano sax
From New York and Israel, the internationally acclaimed Cohen siblings, have had a similar musical path. Growing up in Tel Aviv under the same roof, attending the same day schools and music conservatory, has helped shape their musical taste, approach and ideas. In 2002, the three formed a sextet, playing their original music. That was the beginning of their debut album, One. Since then, the 3 siblings have been performing together as often as possible. The remarkable story of The 3 Cohens continues with the release of Braid (2007, Anzic Records). It is obvious that the Cohens would have some sort of telepathy and symbiosis on the bandstand and in the studio, but the level of interplay and musical cooperation that exists between the siblings can only be described as astounding. The music stems from their mutual respect and love for one another as family, and as musicians. We are thrilled to be able to bring to Winnipeg this amazing family, who will be performing with the incomparable local musicians of Will Bonness, piano, Steve Kirby, bass, and Quincy Davis, drums. An unforgettable event for Winnipeg.
